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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,864

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $16,386

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,277

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $16,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018
ModelMalibuLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSSBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,470 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $22,179 $32,318 $43,075
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Satellite radio 199    
Engine-block heater 50 100 100
Sunroof 800    
LGX V6 engine   2,500  
Essence Group   2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Rear spoiler   415 415
Panoramic sunroof   1,550  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Satellite radio 165    
Engine-block heater 42 91 91
Sunroof 664    
LGX V6 engine   2,275  
Essence Group   2,592  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Rear spoiler   378 378
Panoramic sunroof   1,410  
Options (change) 1,744 7,660 515
Options (change) 1,448 7,105 469
Destination 650 925 925
Total Price $25,864 $42,250 $46,310
Total Invoice $24,277 $40,348 $44,469

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,641
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,630
Model Year200720182018
ModelMalibuLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSSBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT4T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$25,864$42,250$46,310
Adjustments for Features0-6,745-9,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,864$35,505$36,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,035
Total Invoice$24,277$40,348$44,469
Adjustments for Features0-6,441-9,382
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,277$33,907$35,087
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,180

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200720182018
ModelMalibuLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSSBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,360$10,105$13,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,745$9,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,441-9,382

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20072018
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in114.4 in
Length188.3 in197.5 in
Width69.9 in73.5 in
Height57.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.3,598 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150No
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested102587%
Total Not Requested15013%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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